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Bill Minchin

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Gostisbehere’s three assists, Schenn power play goal lead Flyers to victory

Embed from Getty Images   By: Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer Wayne Simmonds, Jakub Voracek, and Brayden Schenn gave the Flyers a 3-0 lead early in the second period. Marcus Granlund and Jannick Hansen got the Canucks back to within one but it wasn't enough as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 […]

Bill Minchin  •  20 Feb 2017
Flyers-Canucks: Game 59 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (27-24-7) close out a three game western Canada road trip tonight as they visit the Vancouver Canucks (26-27-6).  This is the second and final meeting between the two teams this season. Game time is 10pm. Philadelphia has lost each of the […]

Bill Minchin  •  19 Feb 2017
Hutton, Blues shutout Flyers

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By: Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer Carter Hutton faced 26 shots. He made 26 saves. Number 26, Paul Stasny broke a scoreless tie at 15:22 of the second period. Kenny Agostino extended the lead early in the third and the St. Louis Blues defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 on Monday […]

Bill Minchin  •  06 Feb 2017
Flyers-Blues: Game 54 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (26-20-7) look to rebound from a tough 1-0 overtime loss on Saturday as the host the St. Louis Blues (30-14-7) tonight. This is the second and final meeting between the two teams. Opening face off is scheduled for 7:00pm. St. Louis is coming off […]

Bill Minchin  •  06 Feb 2017
Flyers allow season low shots against in victory of Montreal

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By: Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly Writer The Philadelphia Flyers bounced back from their worst performance of season on Tuesday night. They allowed just 16 shots on goal. Claude Giroux, Matt Read and Sean Couturier all scored and the Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 at the Wells Fargo Center on […]

Bill Minchin  •  02 Feb 2017
Flyers-Canadiens: Game 52 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (25-20-6) return home Thursday night to host the Atlantic Division leading Montreal Canadiens (30-14-7). This is the third and final meeting between the Eastern Conference foes and the lone game in Philadelphia. Opening faceoff is set for 7:00. The Canadiens are coming […]

Bill Minchin  •  02 Feb 2017
Category 20: Aho hat trick sinks Flyers

Embed from Getty Images   By: Bill Minchin/Sports Talk Philly writer Sebastian Aho had the game of his life. The Hurricanes youngster netted his first career hat trick, Jeff Skinner added his 18th of the season and Cam Ward stopped 15 shots to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Tuesday night in Carolina.  Carolina jumped […]

Bill Minchin  •  31 Jan 2017
Flyers-Hurricanes: Game 51 Preview

  (Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (25-19-6) return from the All Star break with a showdown in Carolina against the division rival Hurricanes (21-20-7). The Flyers are riding a three game winning streak heading into tonight's game. Opening face off is set for 7:00pm.    This is […]

Bill Minchin  •  31 Jan 2017
Poor third period sinks Flyers in D.C.

Kate Frese, Sports Talk Philly By: Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers had to be pleased with their effort over the first two periods. Unfortunately for them, the game is three periods long. Washington expanded on a 1-0 lead and exploded for four goals in the first six minutes of the the […]

Bill Minchin  •  15 Jan 2017
Flyers-Capitals: Game 46 Preview

(Kate Frese/Sports Talk Philly) By Bill Minchin, Sports Talk Philly writer The Philadelphia Flyers (22-17-6) are right back at this afternoon as they travel to the red hot Washington Capitals (28-9-5). This is the Flyers last game before their league mandated bye week. Opening faceoff is set for 1:00. The game is the second of […]

Bill Minchin  •  15 Jan 2017